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The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid (1989) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
74

Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Little Mermaid' right now, here are some notable highlights about the Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation fantasy flick. The Little Mermaid starring Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes has a G rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 23 min. The release date of the movie is November 17th, 1989. The movie received a user score of 74/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 8,227 community users.

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Little Mermaid' on each platform when they are available. 'The Little Mermaid' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Disney+, Microsoft Store, and Microsoft Store in the US.

'The Little Mermaid' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on November 17th, 1989 - Buy The Little Mermaid Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting December 7th, 1999 - Buy The Little Mermaid DVD

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The Little Mermaid Movies

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea is a direct-to-video sequel to the first film. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on VHS in the United States on September 19, 2000. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is a direct-to-video prequel to the first film. The film was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States on August 26, 2008, and on Region 2 DVD in Europe on September 22, 2008.